I think in robust conditions the dock could TIP OVER. I would NOT use Whips on a Light Weight aluminum dock that just sits on the bottom. Also, since the dock just sits on the lake bed, would that torque be too much on the shore hinge? I don't want to destroy my dock in trying to save my boat. Has anyone had luck using these on the crank-up style aluminum docks? I have wanted to use them given the high wind we have, but was reluctant to drill through the metal beams. It means an extra set of dock lines but I felt it was worth it. I tie them at the beginning of the year, and only adjust them once or twice. I believe this has also some what helped save one the wear and tear of my dock lines. So that you are not having to adjust them. What I do suggest is that if you get whips plan on getting a set of lines that you tie to the dock and leave. And after five years I am thinking about replacing the lines finally, but they have held up just fine. I have had my lines and whips for 5 years now. The braided lines work much better, and with the whips I don't see a need for the snubbers. My dock takes less of a beating, so does my boat.Īs for lines I would suggest getting high quality lines.
I think mine are rated for like a 8,000 lbs boat. I bought oversized whips more inline with anything I could see myself owning in the future. Then one year I decided I was done with the extra work went out and spent the $$ on the whips. I used to put a h shape dock in to keep my boat from smacking the dock all the time. Well I will not debate which ones are the right ones to buy, I will say that whips are well worth the investment.
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